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How to Use Screens in the Freedman Center Commons

Information to help you use the portable screens in the Commons

Using a Personal Device with the Samsung Screens

When you are done using the screens, please complete the quick clean-up procedure to allow the next patron easy use of the technology.

The screens have the following display and audio ports on the back for connecting to external devices:

  1. HDMI
  2. Mini display
  3. Display

We provide an HDMI cable for connections. If your device does not have an HDMI port, you can use an adapter that connects the HDMI cable to another port, such as a USB-C. Apple computers often have USB-C ports and would need an adapter. Adapters are not provided and you will need to bring your own. 

Connecting with an HDMI Cables

The provided HDMI cable connects from the back of the screen to your device. Most Windows laptops have an HDMI port, including the Windows computers in the kiosk in the lobby of KSL. HDMI cables look like this:

Turn on the screen using one of the provided remotes or by pressing the power button, located underneath the Samsung logo. (It is not easily visible, and you will need to feel around with your finger to find the button. Using the remote is recommended.)

Plug your device in using the provided HDMI cable and ensure it is plugged into the back of the screen.

Using the remote or power button, switch the Source of the screen to HDMI 2, or whichever HDMI port you have plugged into on the back of the screen. The Source button is on the top, right-hand corner of the remote. You can also click through sources using the power button. The screen should then change to the background of your laptop or other device.

Common Toubleshooting Checks

  1. If the picture does not appear after switching to an HDMI channel, cycle through them to see if it will appear on a different channel.
  2. Laptops can either mirror or extend displays. Mirroring means that what is on your screen is what is on the screen and extending means that the screen acts like a second monitor. How to change this setting varies based on your operating system, so if you need to change this, Google is your friend!

When you are done using the screen, please complete the quick clean-up procedures before leaving the space.